Codependence in an individual can be defined as the person having low self esteem who looks outside themselves for their happiness. These individuals usually look towards other people, often loved ones. A codependent individual has the tendency to see themselves as saviors. Recognizing Codependence The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that codependency poses more Read More…
How Does Expressive Writing Therapy Work?
Writing about traumatic, stressful or highly emotional events may not provide improvement in psychological health. When asked to do so in an expressive capacity, the ability to look at past traumatic events and experiences for short periods of time can support people in the long term. This may result in a higher level of emotional Read More…
Creative Therapies for Teens
Creative therapies are an invaluable resource for adolescent treatment. Adolescents often benefit from treatment modalities that do not only focus on the cognitive processing interventions but focus instead on a growing range of alternative and diverse methods. The brains of adolescents are still growing and, sometimes, experiences with art and creativity can help express deeper Read More…